Donkey calf raise
- Intermediate
- Machine
Hips bent, stretch low and rise high
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Calves
How to do it
- Set up in the machine with hips bent, torso leaning forward and the balls of your feet on the step.
- Lower your heels as far as possible to stretch the calf.
- Rise onto your toes and squeeze at the top.
Common mistakes
- Bouncing at the bottom.
- Bending your knees to help.
Tips
- With the hips bent the calf works in a stretched position: a strong stimulus.
- Pause for two seconds at the bottom of every rep.